Los Angeles Chargers veteran EDGE rusher Khalil Mack took a slight step back in production during the 2024 season compared to his dominant showing in 2023, when he boasted a career-high of 17 sacks but remained effective in a smaller role on defense considering his age of 33. Mack recorded 39 tackles, six TFLs, 15 QB hits, six sacks, nine pass deflections, and two forced fumbles in a career-low 61% of defensive snaps while earning his ninth Pro Bowl selection. He also posted 52 pressures, 35 hurries, a 78.9 pass rush grade, an 87.7 run defense grade, and a 90.2 overall PFF grade.
The Los Angeles Chargers Pro Bowler is slated to hit free agency this offseason
For the first time in his 11-year NFL career, Khalil Mack, who turns 34 in late February, will be a free agent this offseason. However, during Sunday’s press conference, Mack told the media that he will contemplate retirement this offseason and will discuss his future with his wife while spending time with his kids. He also went on to say he would not make a decision solely based on their Wild Card loss to the Houston Texans.
“Man, it’s a lot of different thoughts in my head right now,” Mack said, via ESPN’s Kris Rhim. “I can’t really speak on a definitive decision in terms of what I’m going to do because I don’t know if I’m going to play football moving forward, so there’s some things I got to talk through with my wife, spend some time with my kids and try not to make a rash decision after a loss.”
Chargers’ head coach wants him back more than any other free agent
“I don’t know if it’s possible to get everybody back, but I wanna get as darn close as possible … and nobody more than Khalil Mack,” Harbaugh said, via Nick Shook of NFL.com.
Chargers’ general manager repeated a similar sentiment
“I love Khalil. I know Coach and I talked about it. I’ve texted him that we’re going to get together and talk, Khalil and I,” Hortiz said, via Chargers.com. “These guys were special. They love football, and we love football, and we love guys who love football. That’s what this group was, and Khalil was right at the forefront of it. Such a special competitor, leader, person. It’s rare to get a guy of Khalil’s ability and get the person that he brings with it. He is a special, special person to be around. I feel blessed to have been around him and I hope we can continue to be around him.”
Will Khalil Mack return to Los Angeles for another season?
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